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Israeli Tabbouleh with Couscous
A refreshing and vibrant salad that puts an Israeli twist on the classic tabbouleh by incorporating fluffy Israeli couscous. This dish is packed with fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, making it a perfect side dish or light meal.
🧂 食材
- 1.5 cups Israeli couscous (pearl couscous)
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 3/4 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Lemon juice(divided)
- 2.5 teaspoons Kosher salt(divided)
- 1/3 cup Olive oil
- 1 medium Seedless cucumber(cut into 1/4-inch pieces)
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes(halved)
- 1 cup Scallions(minced, white and green parts)
- 1.5 cups Fresh parsley(minced)
- 1 cup Fresh mint(minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper(freshly ground)
👨🍳 步骤
- 1
Cook the Israeli couscous: In a saucepan, combine couscous, chicken broth, water, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 2
Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool in the pan.
💡 专业技巧: Cooling the couscous prevents it from becoming mushy when mixed with other ingredients. - 3
Prepare the vegetable and herb mixture: In a large bowl, combine cucumber, cherry tomatoes, scallions, remaining 1/4 cup lemon juice, remaining 1.5 teaspoons salt, and black pepper. Let stand for 15 minutes.
- 4
Add the cooled couscous, minced parsley, and minced mint to the vegetable mixture. Toss gently to combine.
💡 专业技巧: Use fresh, vibrant herbs for the best flavor. - 5
Chill the salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
💡 专业技巧: This salad can be made up to 2 days in advance and kept covered and chilled. - 6
Serve garnished with fresh mint sprigs.
💡 专业技巧: A drizzle of extra olive oil just before serving can enhance the flavor.
💡 专业技巧
- ✓For a heartier salad, add grilled chicken, chickpeas, or crumbled feta cheese.
- ✓Adjust the lemon juice and salt to your personal preference.
- ✓Ensure all vegetables and herbs are finely chopped for a balanced texture.
✨ 创意变奏
为您的创意版本提供灵感
- Add finely diced red onion or bell peppers.
- Incorporate other fresh herbs like cilantro or dill.
- Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian option.